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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the primary problem with New York City, in Smith's eyes?
(a) It is too poor.
(b) There are too many minorities.
(c) It is not integrated.
(d) It is simply too big.

2. Who was temporarily in charge while Captain Albergray was on vacation in Chapter 10?
(a) Bill Valenzio.
(b) Lieutenant Stack.
(c) Lieutenant Collins.
(d) Artie Merritt.

3. What options did the firefighters have when they were trapped between the two blazes at the factory building?
(a) They could wait for another team to arrive or jump out the window.
(b) They could all focus on one fire or split up and tackle both.
(c) They had no options.
(d) They could jump out the windows or climb to the roof.

4. Why was Pat, Dennis' wife, willing to accept his remaining in a dangerous profession?
(a) She knew he was doing what he thought was right for the whole family.
(b) She knew his job was stable.
(c) She was proud that her husband was brave.
(d) She knew his salary would steadily increase and support the family.

5. What is the minimum height for a fireman in New York?
(a) 5'7".
(b) 5'4".
(c) 5'9".
(d) 6'0".

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Smith choose to transfer to Engine Co. 82?

2. Why did Smith think his school principal and mother were wrong to lament his dropping out?

3. Approximately how many firefighters died each year in New York at the time the book was written?

4. What do the firemen call the "game" they play when they ask one another if they may relieve another fireman during a fire?

5. What did the naked man on Southern Boulevard wield as a weapon?

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